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Abingdon & Witney College expands Bicester campus

80b96833 c7be 410e a469 5c7ec6960653Abingdon & Witney College are proud to announce the expansion of their construction facilities in Bicester to meet the demand in the area. This significant growth reflects the College’s commitment to meeting the increasing demands of the local and regional construction sector, ensuring local businesses have a steady pipeline of skilled, job-ready apprentices.

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VM Elevators secures CHAS Elite certification

V6EApMOVM Elevators, a leading independent lift and escalator specialist, has achieved CHAS Elite certification, reinforcing its commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. The award strengthens the company's ability to secure large-scale contracts, simplifies the pre-qualification process, and enhances its credibility in a competitive industry.

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Construction project presses home the advantage of using Hoist & Winch

K0x6uOuTo ensure the safe, effective and efficient transfer of plant equipment into the basement energy room of a new residential tower block in London, a major construction project leveraged the advantages of appointing Hoist & Winch Ltd as its supplier of turnkey lifting equipment. Tasked with meeting the requirements of a technically challenging brief, Hoist & Winch demonstrated why it has become the nation’s go-to solution provider of high-quality lifting systems.

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The new Central Digital Platform: What you need to know

vfchasimgThe government is set to launch its Central Digital Platform (CDP) in February 2025, aligning with the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Contrary to some misconceptions, the CDP does not replace the need for supplier prequalification, but it is being billed as a significant step in modernising public services, streamlining procurement activities, and opening new opportunities for suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer, Veriforce CHAS shares what you need to know. 

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What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for Social Value?

vchasmgWith the Procurement Act 2023 set to 'go live' in February 2025, Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer at Veriforce CHAS, explores the background of Social Value and where it fits in relation to the Act.

As many businesses can evidence, Social Value has become a core component in public sector procurement over the last ten years. Yet, while Social Value is far from a new concept, its integration has proved slow. Hampered by a lack of clarity around its definition and measurement, it has been left open to interpretation.

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